From the list of domains click on the website for which a new MSSQL database needs to be added.

Click on the Features tab

In the Databases section click Add button

Enter a database name

Choose a database type as SQL_Server_2008 and click Continue

NOTE:The prefix of the database name is generated for the user by Cloud Sites. The database name is a combination of the prefix and the identifier.

Provide a database user name, a password and then click Finish

NOTE:The prefix of the database user name is generated by Cloud Sites. The database user name will be a combination of the prefix and the identifier.

A clock icon is displayed while the database completes setup, click on the Features tab to refresh status

Confirm that the new database is active verifying that the status column has a green check mark icon next to the database name

NOTE: This process can take a few moments to complete. If your database does not have a green check mark next to it in excess of 10 minutes and you are still experiencing a problem, please do not hesitate to contact our technical support 24x7 via phone, chat or by submitting a ticket through your control panel.

Congratulations! You have added a Microsoft SQL database to your website! In the next article we will learn how to start working with the new MSSQL database.